Ban declared by Bangladesh's interim govt Saturday follows student-led protests, and will remain until International Crimes Tribunal concludes trials of party and its leadership.
Section 43D(5) of the Act lays down stringent provisions for grant of bail, but there has been a gradual shift in giving bail to UAPA accused over past few years.
Khan's lawyers contended that the case was an 'act of revenge', and that he was being targeted by the present government for his 'fearless criticism of corrupt politicians'.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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